Give an example of assistive technology for a student with visual impairment.

• A. Magnifying glass
• B. Audio amplifier
• C. Screen reader software or refreshable Braille display
• D. Lighted reading lamp

Answer: (C)

Assistive technology for visual impairment focuses on giving access to information when vision is limited or unavailable. The best example here is screen reader software or a refreshable Braille display because these translate on-screen text and interface elements into speech or tactile output. This directly enables a student who is blind or has severe vision loss to read digital materials, navigate software, and participate in class tasks independently. Other options like a magnifying glass or a lighted reading lamp help when some vision remains, by making text easier to see, but they don’t provide the same level of access to digital content. An audio amplifier, meanwhile, addresses hearing needs rather than vision.